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Randolph County School System

North Carolina · Public School District
32
Schools
15,383
Students
$12,337
Per-Pupil Spend
-14% nat'l
62.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+10pp vs nat'l
89.3%
Graduation Rate
+2.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Randolph County School System is a public school district in North Carolina serving 15,383 students across 32 schools. It includes 18 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.3% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,337 is below the national average for a US public school district. 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (32)
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,337-14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
62%
16%
State
61.7%
Local (property tax)
16.0%
Federal
22.3%

State funding accounts for 62% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
32
Schools
15,383
Students
62%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.3%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateNorth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 32 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Randolph County School System?
Randolph County School System has 32 public schools, serving a total of 15,383 students.
What is the graduation rate for Randolph County School System?
The graduation rate is 89.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Randolph County School System spend per student?
Randolph County School System spends $12,337 per pupil — 14% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Randolph County School System?
62% of students in Randolph County School System qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Randolph County School System?
No, Randolph County School System does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Randolph County School System serve?
Randolph County School System serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Randolph County School System?
The median opportunity score across schools in Randolph County School System is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.